When Life Serves Up a Shock Wave

  "We are sturdy beings. But in many ways, we are fragile. We can accept change and loss, but this comes at our own pace and in our own way. And only God can determine the timing."  (The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie) Dear Friends, It was my initial thought to title my …

The Inside Passage, Alaska: Lessons Learned

"Who looks outside dreams, who looks within, awakes." - Carl Jung Dear Friends, What's on my mind today?  Well, I'm wondering if anyone is tired of learning life lessons?  I know I get a little weary when I go through a rough patch and lesson after lesson hurl themselves in front of me.  My sister …

JUST FOR TODAY

"Just for today, I will be unafraid. Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful, and to believe that as I give to the world, so the world will give to me."      (Alanon "Just for Today" Bookmark) Recently I came across a sign in a sporting goods store that said:  "Just …

Split in Two (when no decision is a decision)

  June 21, 2019 Dear Friends, My sister Marilyn recently traveled to Scotland and sent me a photo of the "Praying Hands of Mary" (see photo above) which is located in the longest glen of Scotland, Glen Lyon.  It is also known as "Fionn's Rock" and the legend is that Celtic hero Fionn MacCumhaill (Finn …

The Bliss and Blessings of Five Mile Hikes

Dear Friends, I left the wildflowers and super bloom of the Coachella Valley in late February to spend some time in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was tax time; therefore, it was my task to not only get my taxes done but to get them done for my Mother.  So, why not stay awhile …

Soaring with Eagles ~ (A Kid’s Dream)

🍀"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing."  (Helen Keller)🍀 I would like to veer off in a different direction and dedicate this St. Patrick's Day blog to my firstborn grandson, 14 year old Donovan, and share about his aspirations and recent accomplishment.  Perhaps parents and grandparents will relate to my being especially proud of …

Greeting The Angel Of Aging

Dear Friends, I use the word "greet" with purposeful intent versus applying terms such as "fighting, tackling or confronting aging".  I've also decided to take the phrase "anti-aging" out of my vocabulary. I know where my bread is buttered and who has the upper hand here, and it is not MOI.  The one who holds …